The functional unit of the nervous system is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The functional unit of the nervous system is:
A. Nephron
B. Alveolus
C. Neuron
D. Osteon
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The neuron is the basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system, consisting of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon. It transmits electrical impulses.

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Consider statements about ecology: 1. A food chain shows the flow of energy. 2. A food web shows interconnected food chains. 3. Decomposers are the primary producers. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A food chain is a linear sequence showing the transfer of energy and matter from one organism to another through consumption. A food web is a complex, interconnected network of multiple food chains, representing the realistic feeding relationships in an ecosystem. Decomposers (bacteria and fungi) are saprotrophs that break down dead organic matter; primary producers are autotrophs (plants, algae) that synthesize their own food. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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Question #2
What does Taxonomy primarily deal with?
A. Study of tissues
B. Study of fossils
C. Classification of organisms
D. Study of diseases

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Taxonomy is the branch of science concerned with the classification, identification, and naming of organisms. It involves arranging organisms into hierarchical categories based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. The study of tissues is Histology, and the study of fossils is Paleontology.

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Consider statements about animal husbandry: 1. MOET is used for cattle improvement. 2. Artificial insemination allows the use of superior bull semen. 3. Crossbreeding reduces genetic diversity. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET) is a reproductive technology used in cattle to rapidly multiply the offspring of superior females. Artificial insemination (AI) allows farmers to use semen from genetically superior bulls without keeping the animal, improving herd quality. Crossbreeding involves mating animals of different breeds to combine desirable traits and increase heterozygosity, thereby increasing, not reducing, genetic diversity in the population. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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